Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren have divorced, the couple said in a statement posted on the world number one golfer's website.
"We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future," the couple said.
They said the primary focus of their divorce negotiations had been their two children's well-being.
Mr Woods, 34, had a five-month lay-off from golf after admitting a number of extra-marital affairs.
'No longer married'
In November 2009 Mr Woods, the world's wealthiest athlete, was involved in a single-vehicle accident outside his Florida home.
Soon after, several women came forward and claimed they had had affairs with Mr Woods.
Mr Woods subsequently lost several major sponsors, including AT&T Gatorade. In February he publicly apologised and admitted that he had been unfaithful to Ms Nordegren, a former model.
In a statement released by their lawyers on Monday, the pair asked for privacy "as we adjust to a new family situation". BBC News
